Jun Changxiao didn’t plan to rely on the shop. He planned to rely on the people he had cultivated himself. But Old Zhen and Shangguan Xinyao instantly slapped his face by saying it wasn’t possible.
Creating a formation that directly covered the Xingyun Continent—this truly wasn’t possible, this truly couldn’t be imagined!
“Reason.”
“Too big!”
Zhen Dejun also wanted to break through himself, also wanted to challenge high difficulty.
However, with his current strength, even if he could set up a super-high defense formation, wanting to extend it to the entire world—his strength absolutely wouldn’t allow it.
“Sect Leader.”
Shangguan Xinyao said, “Such a vast project, not to mention whether it can be successfully set up or whether it can function defensively, just outlining the formation decisions and formation lines would require an enormous amount of time.”
A formation with a scope of several zhang—one person might be able to complete it quickly, even within two or three days. But wanting to cover the entire world… that would truly exhaust someone to the point of vomiting blood, exhaust them until their head exploded.
The Xingyun Continent was far larger than Earth.
Even though the martial artists here could fly through the heavens and burrow through the earth, wanting to set up a formation defensive system on the entire plane—the manpower and resources required were absolutely not what the Eternal Sect could afford, nor could it be done in thirty to fifty years.
“Alright then.”
Jun Changxiao gave up on the impractical tremendous idea and said, “Then quickly research a higher-grade formation that can protect the sect. Best if it can resist Wudi-level attacks.”
Zhen Dejun said, “Sect Leader, Xinyao and I have been researching all along, and we’ve already made progress.”
“Swish!”
As he spoke, he took out the duplicate copy of the Thirty-Two Strange Gate Formations, then opened to the third page from the end, pointing at a formation. “This formation should be suitable for our Eternal Sect.”
The formation recorded above was called the Nine Stars Embracing the Moon Grand Formation. It belonged to the highest-level defensive formation within the Super Grade section. Nine formations were set up in nine positions, then jointly reinforced the core formation in the very center.
The advantage of the formation was that with nine star assists, the defensive performance was extremely strong. The disadvantage was also very obvious—it required crystal cores or spirit stones to maintain it.
“How many?”
Jun Changxiao inquired.
Zhen Dejun stroked his chin and estimated, “Just to cover the entire Tiegu Mountain, at least ten million spirit stones would be needed.”
“Artificial ones?”
“Natural spirit stones.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched.
Previous formations could be handled with some decent quality formation flags.
This Nine Stars Embracing the Moon Grand Formation actually required ten million natural spirit stones—it simply couldn’t be more money-burning!
“Will subsequent maintenance require continuous spirit stone replenishment?”
Ten million he could take out, and it wouldn’t hurt too much. But if after building it, subsequent maintenance required constant provision, then he absolutely couldn’t sustain it.
Zhen Dejun said, “After the formation activates, if it doesn’t suffer external attacks, the spirit stone energy inside circulates and operates endlessly, without need for additional provision.”
“That’s acceptable then.”
Jun Changxiao considered briefly and said, “Go find Old Yuan.”
“…”
Zhen Dejun collapsed and said, “That guy is stingy as hell. Sect Leader, you’d better go personally.”
Ever since Young Master Yuan took charge of the Eternal Sect’s internal affairs and finances, he calculated carefully in many areas. The various halls wanting money was truly rather difficult.
This kind of strict guarding of the money pouch could help the sect economize, but similarly it easily offended people.
The reason Old Yuan had no connections at the Demon Emperor Gate was largely because of this.
“Fine.”
Jun Changxiao said, “This Seat will go.”
When he found Young Master Yuan and allocated ten million natural spirit stones, after going through all kinds of calculations and even having to press his handprint at the end, Dog Leftover completely collapsed.
Damn.
This was way too meticulous!
Jun Changxiao didn’t criticize Old Yuan, but instead had him continue developing the diligent and thrifty style. After all, a sect needed rules and regulations, especially strict control over resources.
“Yes!”
Getting the sect leader’s support, Young Master Yuan’s blood boiled with passion.
At the Demon Emperor Gate, because he managed finances extremely strictly, the higher-ups often ganged up to target him. The Gate Master had also criticized him for not being too harsh, so he couldn’t implement his principles.
Now, Jun Changxiao could give him such strong support—this was truly a steed meeting its Bole!
The Eternal Sect’s atmosphere was incomparable to other sects. Even if Young Master Yuan managed finances strictly, the other halls all expressed understanding.
As for the disciples, they helped each other mutually. There was no scheming and plotting, much less conspiracy and calculation.
…
After obtaining ten million natural spirit stones, Zhen Dejun summoned Shangguan Xinyao and Formation Hall members to begin serious research, striving to put the Nine Stars Embracing the Moon Grand Formation’s setup on the agenda as soon as possible.
Jun Changxiao went to the Medical Hall again, instructing Old Wei not to slack off in cultivating medicinal herbs.
“Sect Leader.”
The next day, Ning Duxing said, “Today we’re opening the mountain gate to recruit disciples. Does the Sect Leader have any aspects that need instructing?”
“As long as they meet the assessment conditions and fit the numbers, they can be recruited into the sect.” Jun Changxiao said.
“Yes.”
Ning Duxing withdrew to prepare recruitment work.
He and Ning Duzui were responsible for recruiting disciples every month, so they were already very skilled at it.
As for Jiang Xie, Ding Xingwang, Gongsun Haohai and other high-level elders, they usually either cultivated or held lectures, with almost no free time.
The one with the greatest workload was still Li Luoqiu, who had to screen all kinds of valuable intelligence at every moment.
As for Jun Changxiao.
He very leisurely reclined at the mountain gate, observing the youths climbing up as a bystander with a calm gaze.
“Not bad.”
“Not bad.”
Jun Changxiao sipped tea while sizing up the youths coming up the mountain. In just a short time, he discovered quite a few good seedlings.
Cultivating trash into talent was interesting, and he had already unlocked this achievement. After all, Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, Tian Qi and others were the best proof.
So in recruiting sect disciples, they also tried to select talented people as much as possible. This way they could be more easily cultivated and would consume fewer resources.
“It’s Sect Leader Jun!”
“Heavens, I’ve finally seen him in person!”
“He’s much more handsome than in the image formation!”
The youths coming up the mountain successively discovered Jun Changxiao on the reclining chair, their gazes immediately bursting with intense worship.
Most of them had come for the Eternal Sect’s leader. After all, every single thing he’d done in just a few years could be called legendary!
…
The Eternal Sect’s reputation on the Xingyun Continent was currently unrivaled, so every month, many youths came to register for the assessment. Recruiting over a thousand qualified youths was effortless.
“Ding! Sect members: 70000/70000.”
Giving the precise number, and with the last one recruited, the sect members on the System panel reached the peak and continued to transmit: “Ding! Sect quest activated!”
“Qingyang.”
Jun Changxiao stood up from the reclining chair and said, “Organize the inner and outer disciples to complete the quests in the Quest Pavilion as quickly as possible.”
“Yes!”
In the following time, Li Qingyang organized disciples to do quests, especially focusing on quests that rewarded achievement points.
On the Formation Hall side, after researching for a period of time, they began to set up the Nine Stars Embracing the Moon Grand Formation, selecting nine areas to set up auxiliary formations.
“Buzz!”
Half a month later, the main formation covering Tiegu Mountain and Tiegu Town was erected. The soaring radiance could be described as brilliantly shining, and it emanated an incomparably profound aura.
“Sect Leader.”
Zhen Dejun said joyfully, “The grand formation is complete!”